A background in radiation therapy is not required. Most of our accepted students have undergraduate degrees in physics, biology, chemistry, pre-med, or health sciences. We have also accepted career changers with backgrounds such as marketing and environmental science. All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3.0 cumulative GPA
Completion of the following pre-requisite courses with a grade of C or higher:
- Calculus I
- Physics I & II with labs
- Biology
- Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs
Course Waiver Eligibility
Students with a background in radiation therapy may be able to waive some or all of the courses in the leveling semester (Fall year 1). Eligible courses must have been completed within the previous 5 years with a grade of B or higher.
Accepted students must provide the following to the graduate program director for a determination of course-equivalence eligibility:
- Course name and number
- Catalog course description
- Syllabus including schedule of lectures
The program does not accept transfer credits for any graduate level courses.
All applicants must complete a clinical shadow experience before the corresponding application deadline. However, it is recommended that applicants complete a shadow as soon as they identify an interest in applying to the program. This will require at least 4 hours of your time and consists of observing a certified medical dosimetrist at work to assure your suitability for the career you are pursuing.
Applicants are encouraged to complete the shadow experience at a nearby medical institution of their choice by contacting the Radiation Oncology Department and requesting a medical dosimetry shadow.
The following information will need to be provided in the admission application form so we can request feedback about the shadow:
- Name of individual(s) with whom you shadowed
- Institution
- Phone number
- Email address
- Date of shadow
- Duration of shadow
If you need assistance scheduling a shadow, the Suffolk Medical Dosimetry Program can also arrange it for you at one of our local hospital affiliates in Boston. Please note that as of 3/11/2020, our clinical partners have advised us that we are not able to set up on-site shadow experiences until further notice. If you are interested in medical dosimetry and are unable to secure a shadow at a site near you, we can schedule you for a 2 hour virtual demonstration to meet shadow requirement purposes.
Find out more and request a shadow.
Application Deadlines
Applications are for fall semester only.
Deadline: January 15
Applications will be considered on a rolling, space-available basis until April 1, but applicants are advised that we typically fill our cohort with applicants who applied by the January 15 deadline. No applications will be accepted after April 1.
Application Materials
- Completed application—available for Fall 2025 application
- $50 Application Fee (waived for students who visit campus)
- Resume
- Goal Statement (essay)
- Two Letters of Recommendation. At least one letter should be from a faculty member at the school where you earned your most recent degree, unless you have been out of school for more than five years
- Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work. Admitted students enrolling in the program will need to have official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, on file prior to their first class
- Shadow feedback (obtained by program from clinical site where shadow occurred). For a virtual shadow completed through Suffolk University, the Suffolk University staff member conducting the shadow will provide feedback; for additional information please refer to the page section on Shadow Experiences
- Math assessment (by invitation)
Completed without a calculator and covers basic arithmetic functions, fractions, decimals, percentages, basic college algebra, exponential functions including power laws, natural logs, basic geometry, similar triangles, areas, perimeter and trigonometry
- Interview (by invitation)
An initial screening interview with the program director and clinical coordinator is scheduled as applications are completed. Select applicants are invited to a full committee interview in February.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE-Academic Scores (international students only)
Cost of Graduate Study at Suffolk
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Financial Aid for Graduate Study
Suffolk University is pleased to offer merit-based financial aid to graduate students—these awards can be up to $14,750 per academic year. Merit-based aid is awarded based on the applicant's academic credentials presented on the admission application. No separate application is required for merit consideration.
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